Joanna James
A warmly welcoming recreational hub composed of dreamy islands, vibrant undersea realms, multi-coloured beaches, and spectacular mountain vistas, the Philippines is ideal for every brand of wanderlust. Here are some fun and daring feats for adventure buffs!
This gorgeous tropical archipelago boasts of a myriad of allurements, both of the subtle and flamboyant kind, from all-year-round summer-sweet weather and the genuine Pinoy smiles of greeting to a firework of flavours, vibrant public transport, and natural marvels that will have you pinching yourself to wake up! With over 7000 uniquely lush islands and sun-kissed sands ranging from powdered sugar and cream to grey and pink, it's no surprise that a good number of escapades involve its jewel-toned seascape. Of the most exhilarating experiences is the Moalboal Sardine Run Dive in Cebu, where you can swim deep within the coral architecture surrounded by thousands of sardines in a magnificent undulating wave.
The best spot to take 'The Plunge' is the Philippines' scenic Danao Adventure Park, which sports one of the world's highest free fall canyon swings of a solid 75 metres, with the launch deck situated 200 metres above the stunning canyon floor of winding river and tropical foliage. First-timers or those rendered breathless by the daunting height have the choice of leaping off by themselves or being tied and released, and whether to plummet feet or headfirst.
This addictive adventure is a call to all beauty lovers and sports fanatics as being one of the most thrillingly picturesque exertions of all time! The Kawasan Falls Canyoneering experience offers a customized itinerary, where you can choose the course of trekking, climbing, and rappelling to the Canyon jump-off point or ask your guide for a less demanding route. Either way, you'll arrive at one of the three tiers of this gorgeous waterfall from which you can leap into its crystalline natural swimming pool.
No matter your level of experience, Cagayan de Oro, the Adventure Capital of this fun-loving land, has got you covered. As scenic the birthplace of this popular aquatic escapade, the Cagayan River has varying grades of rapids, and beating the wild currents as a team is a great bonding experience!
Day trip to Pampanga, just an hour's ride away from Manila, and ride the velvety air currents like an expert in one of the adorable 1 or 2-seater aircraft, which are open to the skies! Supervised by an instructor, even newbies can try and pilot an ultralight plane over the windswept vistas of beautiful countryside. If you're looking for a sophisticated apartment for rent in Ortigas proffering prime access to the region's most adrenaline-rich escapades, venture no further than Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila.
If you'd fancy surfing some gigantic dunes in the enigmatic Philippines desert terrain or the sun-soaked coast, try out sandboarding, which is most popular in Paoay, located in Ilocos Norte. If you sign up for an Ilocos tour, you also get to experience exhilarating ATV and 4x4 Jeepney rides down twisty sand dunes as high as 20 feet!
For a medley of tranquillity and wild rapture, float into the painted sky over rolling the hills and valleys of the Soccsksargen Region and take in the exquisite glimpses of Sarangani Bay.
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